Kinmount offers a wonderful combination of being close to major centres such as Lindsay (approx. 60 km), Peterborough (approx. 80 km), Orillia (approx. 80 km), and Toronto (approx. 190 km ) with easy access to services, yet being far from the noise and pollution of big cities.
Kinmount is uniquely situated on the borders of three major cottage regions of Ontario – Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes, and Peterborough County. Whether one chooses to live on the shores of one of the many area lakes or rivers, on a rural property, or in one of the picturesque local towns or villages, housing options are varied and generally less expensive than in the larger urban centres of southern Ontario.
Many choose to live in this area to enjoy:
- the natural awe-inspiring beauty of majestic forests and a wide variety wildlife;
- miles of lakes and rivers perfect for water sports, including canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and skiing;
- numerous trails for snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hiking and cross-country skiing;
- friendly, small-town community organizations;
- vibrant art communities;
- peace and quiet, fresh air, clean water;
- well-maintained roads - without traffic jams; and,
- safe schools that offer a variety of programs to support and enrich students' education from junior kindergarten to the end of secondary school.
Living and working in this beautiful area allows residents to enjoy the benefits of rural life every day, and while having easy access to the amenities of nearby cities, if desired.
Around the Kinmount Community
- Links to local school boards:
- Links to local elementary schools (Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8):
- Bobcaygeon Public School , Bobcaygeon
- Archie Stouffer Elementary School, Minden
- Ridgewood Public School, Coboconk
- Links to local secondary schools (Grades 9 - 12)
- Links to French Immersion schools south of Kinmount:
- Leslie Frost Public School, Lindsay (Junior Kindergarten - Grade 6)
- Central Senior School, Lindsay (Grades 7 - 8)
- I.E. Weldon Secondary School, Lindsay (Grades 9 - 12, also offering the International Baccalaureate program)
- Links to French Immersion schools north of Kinmount:
- Stuart Baker Elementary School, Haliburton (JK - Grade 3)
- J.D. Hodgson Elementary School, Haliburton (Grades 4 - 8)
- Haliburton Highlands Secondary School, Haliburton (Grades 9 - 12)
About Kinmount:
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- Kinmount Village News on Facebook
www.kinmount.ca Contains information regarding the history, current happenings, local businesses, and much more in and around Kinmount. - Kinmount Gazette The monthly volunteer publication featuring photos and reports of local events as well as the history of Kinmount and its neighbouring communities.
- Highlands Cinemas A truly unique 5-Plex cinema and museum showing first-run movies, all built around Keith Stata’s house and cat rescue facility.
- Kinmount Fair Widely recognized as the best small-town fair in Ontario.
- Kinmount Weather
- Kinmount Village News on Facebook